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BrahMos Leads India’s Expanding Defence Export Push in Southeast Asia

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has highlighted the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile as a benchmark for India’s growing defence export capabilities, describing the system as one of the country’s...

October 3, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

INS Trishul Arrives in Spain After Varuna Drills With French Navy

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul, a frontline guided-missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has arrived in Valencia, Spain, as part of its ongoing operational deployment across the Mediterranean,...

October 3, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

India’s 114-Rafale Program Advances Toward Year-End Decision With Greater Indigenous Integration

India’s ambitious plan to acquire 114 Rafale fighter aircraft is progressing, with the Ministry of Defence expected to reach a key decision point before the end of the current...

Raytheon Secures $24.4 Billion US Navy SM-6 Interceptor Contract

Raytheon has received a contract valued at up to $24.4 billion to manufacture Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) multi-mission interceptors for the US Navy. The five-year agreement includes options for two...

US Army Selects Five Firms for 1,000-km PrSM Increment 4 Development

The US Army has awarded five separate Other Transaction Authority agreements to begin prototype development of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4, initiating efforts to create a rocket...

October 2, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Anduril and Voyager Join Forces on US Weapons and Missile Defense

Anduril Industries and Voyager Technologies have established a strategic partnership focused on propulsion and other technologies supporting US weapons and missile defense programs. The agreement will cover development, testing,...

Netherlands Strengthens Air Defense With $155 Million Kongsberg Deal

Kongsberg has secured a contract valued at NOK 1.5 billion ($155 million) to expand the Netherlands’ CITADEL integrated air defense program, strengthening the country’s ability to counter a broad...

October 1, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Kongsberg and Oshkosh to Equip Dutch JLTVs With PROTECTOR Counter-UAS Turrets

Kongsberg has partnered with Oshkosh Defense Europe to integrate PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon stations with counter-UAS capabilities onto Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) destined for the Netherlands. The...

October 1, 2026
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Land Platforms

Finland and Sweden Procure Initial Patria TRACKX Vehicles

Finland and Sweden have signed an agreement to procure Patria’s newly developed TRACKX tracked all-terrain armored personnel carrier, strengthening their capabilities for operations in challenging environments. Deliveries are expected...

Rheinmetall Secures $20.7 Million US Army Weapons Contract

American Rheinmetall has secured a $20.7 million US Army order to manufacture 3,104 MK93 weapon mounts and upgrade 245 existing systems. The company’s facility in Maine will handle production...